Neural adaptations in short-term learning of sign language revealed by fMRI and DTI.

ABSTRACT: While vocal articulation is a unique feature of spoken languages, signed languages use facial expressions and hand movements for communication. Despite this substantial difference, neuroimaging studies show that spoken and sign language rely on similar areas of the brain in the frontal and parietal regions. However, little is known about the specific roles of these areas and how early they get involved. In the present study, we investigate the impact of short-term training-related changes in learners of British sign language (BSL). Pre- and post-training functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging scans were taken from twenty-six right-handed healthy volunteers. During the training course, participants were taught to discriminate and sign basic sentences using

SUBMITTER: Alotaibi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11825837 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature